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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,983.40, 257,975.10 and 165,094.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,983.40, 257,975.10 and 165,094.35 is: 247,641.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,983.40 : 257,975.10 = 165,094.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,983.40/257,975.10 = 165,094.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,983.40x = 257,975.10 × 165,094.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,983.40x = 42,590,231,450.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,590,231,450.69/171,983.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,641.53

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